Parts of South Korea have received sporadic rain Monday morning, but that is likely to expand into a downpour nationwide from the afternoon.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, about 50 to 100 millimeters of rain will lash the central parts of the country and North Gyeongsang Province on Monday, while the North and South Jeolla and South Gyeongsang provinces are set to receive 20 to 60 mm of rain.

(Yonhap)

The weather agency advised residents of Korea to take extra care in driving and stay safe during the heavy rain.